Go Metro to the Israel Independence Day Festival at Woodley Park in Van Nuys Sunday, May 3

Tuesday April 21, 2009

Go Metro and join the festivities at the 61st Annual Israel Independence Day Festival on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Woodley Park in Van Nuys. Avoid the traffic hassle at Woodley Park and save money by parking at the Sepulveda Park-and-Ride Metro lot located at 15430 West Erwin St. From there, hop on the Metro Orange Line and get off one stop later at the Woodley stop. Metro patrons who park at the Sepulveda Park-and-Ride Lot can purchase their admission tickets there and receive an exclusive 10 percent discount.

The festival will feature street artists, musicians, Israeli folk dancing, and an amusement area for children, and more than 250 booths representing various Jewish and Israeli organizations. The event also will feature a large variety of Kosher Israeli and Middle Eastern food booths for a true culinary experience. Woodley Park is on Woodley Ave. between Burbank Boulevard and Victory Boulevard.

For more information on the Israel Independence Day Festival please call 818.757.0123 or visit www.israelfestival.com. For customized trip information go to the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE. Editors Note: “Metro” should be used when referring to this agency.